Materuni-Kuringe Waterfalls

Around 20 -30 minutes outside of Moshi are Materuni waterfalls. As this trip is so close by it is ideal for those people with limited time but who would still like to see some of the nature and beauty that this region of Tanzania has to offer. These falls are smaller than the previously described Ndoro, but still pretty impresive at 150 meters high and definitely a sight worth seeing.

From Materuni Village we will walk some 30 minutes to the waterfall. The walk itself is extremely interesting, as you will see some smaller waterfalls and lots of waterways which are part of the irrigation system of the local farmers who grow coffee, bananas and many other fruits and vegetables.

At the waterfall, you can even refresh in the cool and crystal clear water – don’t forget to bring your swimwear! Here you will also break for lunch before doing a short tour of Materuni village to see the typical life of the Chagga tribe. The village, located at a height of around 1300 m (4300 ft) above sea level is set within a dramatic landscape of high rises and deep valleys, all covered by tropical rain forest.

Activities to Materuni and Kuringe Waterfalls

• You pass through coffee and banana plantation
• Explanation about local people/life and tradition of Chagga people
• Enjoying the nature of the slopes of mount Kilimanjaro
• Explanation of different flowers
• Visit the waterfalls, get explanation and enjoy swimming if you like to.
• Hiking up to the boundary of mount Kilimanjaro national park 2400m
• Probably enjoy local dance
• You will learn how to make local coffee and drink your own made coffee
• You will learn how to make local beer if you like
• You are welcome this is the best view point for the snow peak of Mt. Kilimanjaro if not covered by forks of clouds